WEBVTT UP THE ENVIRONMENT AND CREATINGGREEN JOBS.NOT EVEN CLOSE.THE HOUSE VOTING 88 TO 51OVERRIDING THE GOVERNOR'S VETOOF A RENEWABLE ENGERY BILL.THE MEASURE INCREASESREQUIREMENTS TO USE ENERGYSOURCES LIKE WIND AND SOLAR TO25% BY 2020.THE STATE'S GOAL HAD BEEN 20% BY2022.>> IT'S ALL WELL AND FINE TO SAYWE WANT TO FIND A WAY TO FIGHTGLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE, THAT WEWANT TO REDUCE GREEN HOUSEGASES.BUT THIS IS HOW WE GET THE JOBDONEREPORTER: THE GOVERNOR DUBBEDTHE BILL THE SUNSHINE TAX.REPUBLICANS REPEATING THEREFRAIN ADDING, RATES GO UP,JOBS GO DOWN CHARACTERIZING THELEGISLATION AS TOO COSTLY.>> WHEN YOU VOTE TO OVERRIDE THEGOVERNOR'S VETO HERE, YOU AREINCREASING THE RATE OFELECTRICITY BILLS FOR YOURCITIZENS AND MINE.WHETHER THEY CAN AFFORD IT ORNOT.REPORTER: THE G.O.P.CONTENDS THE BILL IS BAD FORBUSINESS IT DOES NOT GENERATEJOBS NOR CREATE A CLEAN ANDGREEN ECONOMY FOR MARYLAND.REPUBLICANS CONTEND THOSE WHOBENEFIT ARE COMPANIES THE STATEMUST BUY ALTERNATIVE ENERGY FROMTO MEET THE GOAL.>> THIS SIMPLY ADDS INSULT TOINJURY.IT'S RIDICULOUS TO PAY A TATHAT DOES LITTLE TO ENCOURAGETHE PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLEENERGY IN MARYLAND.BUT IT'S INSANE TO SEND THE TAXREVENUE TO ANOTHER STATE.>> WE DON'T ENGAGE INALTERNATIVE FACTS BECAUSE THEYAREN'T FACTS.MR. SPEAKER, CLIMATE CHANGE ISNOT A CHINESE HOAX.IT IS A THREAT TO OURCIVILIZATION AND OUR STATEREPORTER: THE SENATE DELAYEDTAKING ACTION ON THE BILL UNTILTHURSDAY.REPUBLICANS SEEKING MOREINFORMATION FROM STATEREGULATORS AND A CHANCE TO FLIP

The Maryland House on Tuesday voted to override Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a renewable-energy bill. The measure increases requirements to use energy sources such as wind and solar to 25 percent by 2020.

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There was a civil debate in the House. Republicans focused on increased costs for consumers, while Democrats centered on cleaning up the environment and creating green jobs.

The House voted 88 to 51 to override Hogan's veto of the bill.

Previously, the state's goal had been 20 percent use of renewable energy by 2022.

"It's all well and fine to say we want to find a way to fight global climate change, that we want to reduce greenhouse gases, but this is how we get the job done," said Del. Kumar Barve, D-Montgomery County.

"When you vote to override the governor's veto here, you are increasing the rate of electricity bills for your citizens and mine, whether they can afford it or not," said Delegate Nick Kipke, R-minority leader.

The GOP contends the bill is bad for business, saying it does not generate jobs nor create a clean and green economy for Maryland. Republicans contend those who benefit are companies the state must buy alternative energy from to meet the goal.

"This simply adds insult to injury. It's ridiculous to pay a tax that does little to encourage the production of renewable energy in Maryland. But it's insane to send the tax revenue to another state," said Delegate Herb McMillan, R-Anne Arundel County said.

Democrats disagreed.

"We don't engage in alternative facts because they aren't facts. Mr. Speaker, climate change is not a Chinese hoax. It is a threat to our civilization and our state," said Delegate C. William Frick, D-majority leader.

The Senate delayed taking action on the bill until Thursday. Republicans seek more information from state regulators and a chance to flip Democrats votes.